Registered Manager - Children's Home

Dual Registered Manager – Children’s Residential (EBD) This is a brilliant opportunity with an established but growing children’s home provider that’s heavily focused on quality, stability, and creating the right environments for both young people and staff to thrive. We’re looking for an experienced Registered Manager to oversee two small children’s homes, that are right next door to each other in Burton upon Trent, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and complex needs. Registered as 2 separate homes, you’ll hold dual registration with Ofsted, but the homes will each accommodate 1-2 young people. This is a leadership role where you’ll have the autonomy to lead services properly, with the support of an established senior management team behind you. The provider is looking for somebody who is passionate about delivering high standards of care, developing strong teams, and creating therapeutic, child-centred homes where young people can genuinely progress and feel safe. The Registered Children’s Home Manager Role • Holding Ofsted registration across two children’s residential homes • Leading and supporting Deputy Manager, Senior RSW and RSW’s • Driving a positive, trauma-informed culture throughout both services • Ensuring safeguarding and compliance standards are consistently maintained • Leading on Ofsted inspections, quality assurance, and regulatory processes • Overseeing staffing, recruitment, budgets, placements, and rotas • Building strong relationships with Local Authorities, professionals, and families • Participating in on-call duties as part of the management team What We’re Looking For • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) • Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children’s residential care • Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding legislation • Experience supporting young people with EBD and complex needs • Full UK driving licence Dual registration experience would be beneficial, although not essential. What’s On Offer • Salary of £60,000 plus bonus structure OTE £70,000+ • Career development opportunities • Supportive and experienced senior leadership team and therapeutic team. • Ongoing training and professional development • Genuine progression opportunities • Wellbeing support and additional on-call enhancements Interested? To be considered for the Children’s Home Manager role, please click apply to send your CV to Laura at Thendon Resourcing For more information, please feel free to give me a call.